shoe design (194 articles)
shoe design surveys a range of footwear, from technology-packed sneakers to 3D-printed pumps and artistic 'wearables', showcasing a range of innovative projects and the diverse materials employed in their design.
your favorite sneakers have been x-rayed and this is how they look
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from the $100 nike vapormax to the $1000 louis vuitton archlight, the photoseries reveals the complex construction and fabrication of these much lusted-after shoes.
from the $100 nike vapormax to the $1000 louis vuitton archlight, the photoseries reveals the complex construction and fabrication of these much lusted-after shoes.
deconstructed sneakers exhibition in seoul displays exploded NIKEs and custom-painted vans
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the exhibition saw various models including the air jordan III and old skool vans taken apart, or decorated with prints by goyard and louis vuitton.
the exhibition saw various models including the air jordan III and old skool vans taken apart, or decorated with prints by goyard and louis vuitton.
reebok drops the first 'cotton + corn' shoe
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reebok has partnered with a leading manufacturer of high-performance bio-based solutions to drop the first ever 75% USDA certified bio-based shoe, using corn and cotton as the »
reebok has partnered with a leading manufacturer of high-performance bio-based solutions to drop the first ever 75% USDA certified bio-based shoe, using corn and cotton as the main ingredients.
vans unveils van gogh collection inspired by the artist's iconic paintings
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the limited-edition series will feature some of the artist's most prominent works, including skull (1887), almond blossom (1890), sunflowers (1889) and van gogh's self-portrait as »
the limited-edition series will feature some of the artist's most prominent works, including skull (1887), almond blossom (1890), sunflowers (1889) and van gogh's self-portrait as a painter (1887-1888).
virgil abloh debuts collection for louis vuitton on IGTV before unveiling a couple of other surprises
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following the launch of IGTV, instagram has become a hotspot for several exclusive glimpses at virgil abloh’s inaugural collection for louis vuitton.
following the launch of IGTV, instagram has become a hotspot for several exclusive glimpses at virgil abloh’s inaugural collection for louis vuitton.
the world cup: design, technology and innovation through football boots
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designboom takes a look at the weapons used in battle between teams at this summer's world cup, as well as past tournaments.
designboom takes a look at the weapons used in battle between teams at this summer's world cup, as well as past tournaments.
adidas commissions designer to create display case with a brain to track consumers faces
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designer behnaz farahi gives the display cabinet a brain that processes data at approximately 30 times a second, reacting according to the customers expression.
designer behnaz farahi gives the display cabinet a brain that processes data at approximately 30 times a second, reacting according to the customers expression.
christian louboutin wins major legal battle protecting his famous red soles
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the court of justice of the european union ruled in favor of the french designer.
the court of justice of the european union ruled in favor of the french designer.
this pair of sleek mid-top sneakers reveals facts about modern day slavery
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the price tag on the box does not display the price of the shoe, but the price of a slave today, which comes to $90.
the price tag on the box does not display the price of the shoe, but the price of a slave today, which comes to $90.
vetements and reebok to release instapump fury in 'monogram' style
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following on from the duo's instapump fury 'emoji' sneaker, vetements and reebook will release a new version featuring a two-tone monogram print.
following on from the duo's instapump fury 'emoji' sneaker, vetements and reebook will release a new version featuring a two-tone monogram print.
virgil abloh's off-white X NIKE collab celebrates world cup with official release
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the collection will include two colorways of a brand-new hybrid silhouette: the NIKE's zoom fly mercurial flyknit sneakers.
the collection will include two colorways of a brand-new hybrid silhouette: the NIKE's zoom fly mercurial flyknit sneakers.
amsterdam launches gumshoe, the world's first sneaker made from recycled chewing gum
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with soles made from chewing gum taken from the city's streets, the sneaker aims to raise awareness of amsterdam's chewing gum litter problem in a creative way.
with soles made from chewing gum taken from the city's streets, the sneaker aims to raise awareness of amsterdam's chewing gum litter problem in a creative way.
nat-2 ™ x zvnder's vegan fungi sneaker is made from tree fungus and innovative materials
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the leather-like material is created from the trama of the tinder sponge -- a parasite growing on dead or weak birches and beeches.
the leather-like material is created from the trama of the tinder sponge -- a parasite growing on dead or weak birches and beeches.
the rick owens X birkenstock collaboration revises classic styles in felt, leather and cowhide
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to mark the launch of birkenstock's mobile pop-up concent, the 'birkenstock box' will be making its way to LA with a careful selection of fashion, objects, furniture, legwear and »
to mark the launch of birkenstock's mobile pop-up concent, the 'birkenstock box' will be making its way to LA with a careful selection of fashion, objects, furniture, legwear and accessories by rick owens.
FILA launches pokémon inspired court deluxe sneaker collection
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which one would you pika-choooooooose?
which one would you pika-choooooooose?
maison margiela F/W 2018 shows off some chunky deconstructed sneakers
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2018 has seen some bold sneakers hitting the runway and now literally overshadowing them all, maison margiela...
2018 has seen some bold sneakers hitting the runway and now literally overshadowing them all, maison margiela...
these high tops order pizzas, pause TVs, (and protect your feet like normal shoes)
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there's hidden buttons crafted within the tongues.
there's hidden buttons crafted within the tongues.
DFT's anamorphic illustration transforms NIKE air jordan into surreal accessory
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the single line application creates the illusion of wearing a piece of figurative art instead of a shoe.
the single line application creates the illusion of wearing a piece of figurative art instead of a shoe.
hiking boots by FEIT and BDDW redefine handmade luxury
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$2500 a piece.
$2500 a piece.
balenciaga platform crocs now available for pre-order but SOLD OUT
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the collaboration was unveiled on the runways of paris sparking a debate between lovers, loathers and well...laughers.
the collaboration was unveiled on the runways of paris sparking a debate between lovers, loathers and well...laughers.
sankuanz's strap-on sneaker protector is the shoe for shoes
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the hybrid fashion phenomenon lives somewhere between a galosh and a sandal.
the hybrid fashion phenomenon lives somewhere between a galosh and a sandal.
designboom interview: NIKE's dylan raasch talks perfect proportions and AIR MAX optimism
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'the AIR MAX 270 provides a trampoline-like effect'
'the AIR MAX 270 provides a trampoline-like effect'
NIKE debuts epic react flyknit sneakers, its first with an all foam bottom
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the release hopes to deliver an all in-one-solution to runners demands and is basically like running on a big cushion.
the release hopes to deliver an all in-one-solution to runners demands and is basically like running on a big cushion.
nat-2's rain boots made from recycled corn
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nat-2 launches innovative, semi transparent rain boot made from real recycled corn. rugged prime wellies series features a new mixture of rubber and recycled real corn.
nat-2 launches innovative, semi transparent rain boot made from real recycled corn. rugged prime wellies series features a new mixture of rubber and recycled real corn.
designed for children living in poverty, the shoe that grows can expand up to five sizes
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made of compressed rubber, antibacterial synthetic, and high grade, tactical velcro, the shoe that grows has no mechanical parts or gears to break.
made of compressed rubber, antibacterial synthetic, and high grade, tactical velcro, the shoe that grows has no mechanical parts or gears to break.
NIKE flyknit technology patent once again legally challenged by adidas
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five years of dispute is set to continue as adidas is appealing against the NIKE flyknit technology patent, once again on the grounds of obviousness.
five years of dispute is set to continue as adidas is appealing against the NIKE flyknit technology patent, once again on the grounds of obviousness.
3D-puzzle 'hippie flip-flop' combines 2-part rubber ergonomic sole
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inspired by amazonian indians that dipped their feet in liquid rubber from trees, the 'ultimate hippie flip-flop' perfectly conforms to the contours of your feet.
inspired by amazonian indians that dipped their feet in liquid rubber from trees, the 'ultimate hippie flip-flop' perfectly conforms to the contours of your feet.
zaha hadid design shapes limited edition platform shoe and clutch for charlotte olympia
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the collaboration began when the late architect, zaha hadid, met with charlotte olympia in 2015.
the collaboration began when the late architect, zaha hadid, met with charlotte olympia in 2015.
